The 'Chinese New Year' Air Jordan 12 Has Tearaway Uppers

An image has surfaced of a brand new Air Jordan 12 colorway that could reportedly be the "Chinese New Year" release for 2019.

Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977 006
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977 006

A new iteration of the Air Jordan 12 has surfaced that could potentially be 2019's "Chinese New Year" colorway.

The pair surfaced on the Chinese blog Weibo. It appears to feature a black satin upper, white iguana leather overlay, and metallic gold detailing. The major detail is the multi-colored pattern that can be partially seen donning the inner lining. The graphic could be tied to the annual celebration.

Jordan Brand also released a retro model for "Chinese New Year" in 2018 as well. A black Air Jordan 6 was covered in red and gold floral embroidery to celebrate the Year of the Dog. 

Stay tuned as more information becomes available regarding the rumored "Chinese New Year" Air Jordan 12. 

Air Jordan 12 Retro CNY 
Release Date:
 Jan. 2019
Color: Black/Sail/Metallic Gold/True Red
Style #: CI2977-006

UPDATE 12/27: Official images of the "Chinese New Year" Air Jordan 12 have leaked, as seen below. Nike has confirmed the shoe will be released sometime during the month of January.

UPDATE 12/28: A new image has surfaced of the "Chinese New Year" Air Jordan 12 on Chinese blog Hupu. The photo shows that the black satin upper can be torn away to reveal a second multi-colored layer featuring the traditional Chinese patchwork, Bai Jia Yi.

Air Jordan 12 Retro 'CNY' CI2977-006 (Upper)
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977-006
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977-006
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977-006
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977-006
Air Jordan 12 "Chinese New Year" CI2977-006
Air Jordan 12 'Chinese New Year' Black/Sail/Metallic Gold/ True Red CI2977-006 2
Air Jordan 12 'Chinese New Year' Black/Sail/Metallic Gold/ True Red CI2977-006 3
Air Jordan 12 'Chinese New Year' Black/Sail/Metallic Gold/ True Red CI2977-006 1